Divorce From Your Child’s Perspective. Things To Think About.
Most parents don’t know the options that are available to divorcing couples rather than the aggressive ‘Going to Court’ option. Most solicitors in fact don’t favour taking your case to Court as it is expensive and can be very damaging to everyone in the family, particularly your children. Mediation is a good option – […]
Divorce isn’t about winners and losers. It’s about working out a way to handle the separation with dignity and compassion and minimising the disruption to your children. Here Are My Top 10 Tips.
Whoever you are, no matter how famous or wealthy or whatever age you are, getting divorced is a major life change. It is stressful, challenging and painful. Here is an article I have written to help. Please share it on Twitter or Facebook or forward to a friend who might find it helpful. It’s also National […]
‘How Much Will My Divorce Cost?’ Everything You Need To Know.
Finances – This is the first video concerning the finances of a divorce. What’s it going to cost and what do you need to think about as you go through the divorce process. I’ve recently launched a new series of free Divorce videos called -> Divorce Step by Step. Divorce Step By Step has […]
Don’t Stew – Ask Sue: ‘My wife and I are getting divorced and I’m moving out. What’s the best way to talk to our children, aged 10 and eight, about what’s happening and the future?’
“My wife and I are getting divorced and I’m moving out. What’s the best way to talk to our children, aged 10 and eight, about what’s happening and the future?” This is an important time in everyone’s life as everything is about to change and your children need you to have clarity, direction and confidence […]
Here’s A Quick & Simple Way To REALLY Listen To Your Children During Divorce.
Communicating with children of any age is a key parenting skill, as it helps build your child’s self-esteem and confidence and learning to really listen to your child as you go through your divorce is crucial. Just as talking to your children is vital, no less important is the art of listening to them when […]
Fail safe ways to help children feel nurtured, supported and heard through divorce, separation and break up.
Helping children feel nurtured, supported and heard through divorce, separation and break up. Divorce is stressful for parents and children alike and although reactions will depend on a child’s age, temperament, and the circumstances surrounding the split, many children feel sad, frustrated, angry, and anxious — and it’s not uncommon for them to become naughty […]
Divorce From Your Child’s Perspective. Things To Think About.
Most parents don’t know the options that are available to divorcing couples rather than the aggressive ‘Going to Court’ option. Most solicitors in fact don’t favour taking your case to Court as it is expensive and can be very damaging to everyone in the family, particularly your children. Mediation is a good option – and […]
‘I can’t STAND my Ex’ – But Here’s Why It’s IMPORTANT To Work Together During Your Divorce.
Most parents don’t know the options that are available to divorcing couples rather than the aggressive ‘Going to Court’ option. Most solicitors in fact don’t favour taking your case to Court as it is expensive and can be very damaging to everyone in the family, particularly your children. Mediation is a good option – […]
Tips to Keep Your Business Alive After Your Divorce
I was recently working with a couple going through a divorce and they were also working out what to do about the business they had set up together over the last 15 years. Here is an article from The Wall Street Journal. ‘When entrepreneurial couples get divorced, there’s often at least one child that […]
Are You In The Phoenix Stage – Ready For Another Relationship After Your Divorce?
“The Phoenix Stage.” Here are some questions to ask yourself if you think you’re ready for another relationship after becoming divorced or separated: Am I coping and content with my life at the moment? Am I living in the present or in the past? Have I learned to be alone without experiencing loneliness? Can I […]
What I need from my Mum and Dad – A child’s list of wants and needs during divorce.
One of the main worries of parents who are going through a divorce is how to tell the children about what is going to happen and what to actually say to them. Children naturally fear that they will lose one of their parents in a divorce or that their parents will abandon them. They also […]
Problems have a purpose – find out here what they’re telling you.
I’m here to help, support & to ask you great questions to help you find better answers to your problems – I don’t judge, finger point or tut tut about what you tell me. My passion is to help you find new solutions and new ways of doing things that make you and your family […]
How To Introduce Your New Partner To Your Kids Without Damaging Them Forever.
To help you navigate the journey through Divorce, if that is what you have decided is best for your family, I’ve recently launched a new series of free Divorce videos called -> Divorce Step by Step. Divorce Step By Step has been set up specifically to help you address the range of issues and matters […]
Parents who stay together ‘for the sake of the children’ are not doing the best thing for their youngsters’ mental health.
I was very interested to read in The Mail on Sunday about new findings published by Swedish researchers and supported by University College, London around couples ‘staying together’ 15,000 schoolchildren were examined to see how divorce affected them and the study found disparity in children’s mental health due to their living situation. Couples who stay married […]
Don’t let your children blame themselves for your divorce. My Top Tips To Help.
On Friday 8th January I am launching a new series of free Divorce videos called -> Divorce Step by Step. Divorce Step By Step has been set up specifically to help you address the range of issues and matters you have to face when going through a divorce. I have been through […]